Born in 1944 and raised in the little town of Ada Ohio (no moving water within 30 miles) Graduated from Notre Dame in '66. Bought my first banboo flyrod in 1964 an Orvis Equinox seven and a half footer. Still love that Rod. Four years in the Army including Vietnam and in 1970 took on the job of directing and developing Toledo Public Schools Outdoor Education Program. Retired in 2000. Live in southern Michigan, warm water spiecies only here. Do a Lot of nighttime bass fishing using pre-1950 equipment and lures.